Playland boardwalk formally reopened after final Sandy repairs

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Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino held a short ceremony on the Playland boardwalk Thursday to reopen the popular walkway.

The county replaced the old pine boards, many of which had been damaged by Hurricane Sandy, with a hardwood expected to last for 30 years. The first winter after the 2012 storm, the most damaged parts were repaired to get the boardwalk open for the summer season. Then this winter, the county replaced the rest of the 1,300 foot boardwalk.

"We are really, really proud of how this turned out," Astorino said.

The first phase, which included work under the boardwalk and on the fishing pier, cost $2.1 million. Phase two cost just over $2 million. Titan Construction Group did the work.